Fri. Dec. 20 Hamlet exam

Today, you wrote your comprehension exam on the play Hamlet (the text we read was your source). Keep in mind that your novel study is due ont he first day back after the winter break.

Thurs. Dec. 19 Hamlet film

Today, you carried on watching Hamlet (1990). Keep in mind that you have a comprehension exam on the play (NOT THE FILM VERSION) tomorrow.

Wed. Dec. 18 Hamlet Film

Today, we began to watch the 1990 version of Hamlet (with Mel Gibson). I started the viewing at the 4 minute mark in order to save some time as it will not fit into two days. I ended the film at 103:52 minutes (where we will pick up again tomorrow). Keep in mind that you will write your comprehension exam on Friday. If you can't be here, you need to write it today or tomorrow.

Tues. Dec. 17 Hamlet completion

Today, we read the rest of the play Hamlet. You were then reminded that your questions need to be answered and handed in (this is not a problem if you have been working on them as you go).
We will watch the film tomorrow and Thursday and then you will write your Hamlet comprehension exam on Friday.  This exam will consist of matching (fill in the blanks) multiple choice, and true/false questions.
Also keep in mind that your independent novel study assignment is due when you return from the Winter break.

Mon. Dec. 16 2013 Hamlet

Today, we read up to Act 5, scene 1 line 90  (on page 130) of Hamlet. I informed you that you will be writing a comprehension test on the play as soon as we finish it so work on your questions and be here. It's hard to catch-up on play reading by yourself. I am anticipating the test will be on Wednesday.

Fri. Dec. 13 Hamlet

Today, we read up to Act 4, scene 5, line 126 (page 115) of Hamlet.

Thurs Dec. 12 Hamlet

Today, we read up to Act 4 of Hamlet.

Wed. Dec. 11 Hamlet cont

Today, we read up to Act 3, Scene 3 , line 23 (page 89) of Hamlet.  I reminded you to keep working on your questions so you don't fall behind.

Tues. Dec. 10 Hamlet

Today, we finished reading Act 3, Scene 1, line 41 (page 71).

Mon. Dec. 9 Hamlet cont...

Today, we read up to Act II, scene 11, line 306 (finished reading page 52) of Hamlet. Keep working on your questions as you go.

Fri. Dec. 6 Hamlet

Today, we finished reading Act I of Hamlet. I then gave you some time to work on your reading questions.

Thurs. Dec. 5 Hamlet

Today, you handed in the quesitons that were due. We then read up to Act 1, scene 3, line 88 (page 22) of Hamlet. This is where Laertes takes his leave and Ophelia is left with her father. Keep in mind that you should be answering the questions given to you as you read. I gave you a few minutes to do this today.

Wed. Dec. 4 Hamlet

Today, I discussed the layout of the book that we will read the play Hamlet from. We then assigned roles for the characters in Act I. We then read Act I, sene 1 (the end of page 8 in this text).
I also gave you questions for the whole play (reading questions: they can be answered in point form) and also remonded you that the questions I gave you yesterday need to be answered for tomorrow.
If you ever miss a class when we are reading Hamlet, go to google and type in "no fear shakespeare Hamlet". It will give you the original and a modern version so you will be able to keep up on the readings.

Tues. Dec. 3 Hamlet Intro

Today, I presented you with a number of questions that you should be able to answer by the end of class. They are as follows:

Questions you need to be able to answer by the end of today’s class:

1.      What is the nature of ambition and power?
2.      What gives a person status?
3.      Is status achieved the same way in all societies?
4.      Is status achieved the same way within a society?
5.      Why is status important?
I then sent you to the library to get a copy of the play Hamlet. If you were not here, you need to get this.

I then introduced you to the play Hamlet. I started by giving you a sheet on the historical background of the play. I explained the "Hierarcy of Kings (Fuedal system)" showing how power was distributed and how ambition played out in the play. I then did an overview on the board explaining the families of Fortinbras, Hamlet, and Polonius; their places of origin; their relationships to each other (in the past) and then moved on to the present situation in Denmark (the king's death and Ophelia's order to avoid being around Hamlet). We then discussed what happened in relation to Hamlet's father, the arrival of the ghost, his issues with his mother and Claudius, and how this ends up (a tragedy).

To answer the questions, you can use either what you know or the play itself. I want these questions answered for Thursday.

Mon. Dec. 2 Justice Unit Exam

Today, you wrote your unit exam. This was a 25 questions multiple choice exam on the Novel Night, and then a written response on the same novel (a choice of four questions). If you were not here, you will have to make immediate arrangements to write it either before or after school or at lunch.
Tomorrow, we start our unit on Hamlet (Doubts and Fears).